Lower VAT on public charging could accelerate EV adoption

Almost half of drivers without electric vehicles say they would make the switch sooner if VAT on public charging matched the 5% rate applied to home charging.Currently, public charging is taxed at 20%, creating a clear disparity for those unable to charge at home—often renters, flat-dwellers or city residents.
The upcoming parliamentary debate will consider whether to address this imbalance.But research from GRIDSERVE reveals the strongest support for VAT parity among younger drivers, with